CIS: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in CIS

The CIS market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride fell to $X in 2022, declining by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride in CIS

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports in CIS

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride decreased by -12.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 55%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together constituting a 14% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Russia stood at +21.8%. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan (+26.4%) and Uzbekistan (+12.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kyrgyzstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +26.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan increased by +12, +8.8 and +5.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes supplier in the CIS, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +20.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (-5.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+21.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+10.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports in CIS

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride increased by 6.9% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride, namely Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Moldova (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons), together making up a 25% share of total imports. Tajikistan (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +31.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes importing markets in the CIS were Russia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Moldova, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +41.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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